28Judicial Administration12008-07-012008-07-01falseUse and collection of social security numbers.16.53Section 16.53Judicial AdministrationDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL OR INFORMATIONProtection of Privacy and Access to Individual Records Under the Privacy Act of 1974§ 16.53Use and collection of social security numbers.

Each component shall ensure that employees authorized to collect information are aware:

(a) That individuals may not be denied any right, benefit, or privilege as a result of refusing to provide their social security numbers, unless the collection is authorized either by a statute or by a regulation issued prior to 1975; and

(b) That individuals requested to provide their social security numbers must be informed of:

(1) Whether providing social security numbers is mandatory or voluntary;

(2) Any statutory or regulatory authority that authorizes the collection of social security numbers; and